IFSC Code of ICICI Bank Limited, Gangtok Branch, Sikkim

Use this page as a one-stop reference for everything related to ICICI Bank Limited's GANGTOK branch in GANGTOK, SIKKIM. The branch's IFSC code ICIC0000470 is the key identifier you need whenever a remitter, employer or biller asks for a bank routing number to send funds to an account held at this branch. We have also included the branch's postal address, telephone number, banking hours, common services, and an extensive FAQ block that should answer almost every question that comes up when you are about to add this branch as a beneficiary in your net-banking app for the first time.

An IFSC (Indian Financial System Code) is an 11-character alphanumeric code issued by the Reserve Bank of India. It uniquely identifies every bank branch that participates in the RBI's electronic fund-transfer systems – NEFT, RTGS and IMPS. The first four characters represent the bank, the fifth is always a zero (reserved for future use), and the last six characters identify the specific branch.

For ICICI Bank Limited's GANGTOK branch, the IFSC ICIC0000470 breaks down as follows: ICIC identifies the bank, 0 is the reserved character, and 000470 identifies this particular branch.

About the bank

ICICI Bank Limited serves retail and corporate customers with a full range of deposit, lending, payments and digital banking products. Its Gangtok branch in Gangtok, Sikkim is part of this network and uses the IFSC code ICIC0000470 for all electronic settlement.

Branch details at a glance

About the Gangtok branch

The Gangtok branch of ICICI Bank Limited is situated at ICICI BANK LTD., NEW MARKET, NEAR STAR CINEMA M.G.MARG, GANGTOK SIKKIM.737101. Customers visiting this branch can complete cash deposits, withdrawals, demand draft requests, cheque clearing, passbook updates and KYC formalities. For online transactions to or from this branch, the IFSC code ICIC0000470 is used.

Why every ICICI Bank Limited branch has a unique IFSC

Before electronic settlement systems went live in India, money transfers between banks relied heavily on demand drafts, mail transfers and telegraphic transfers. These older instruments routinely took days to clear and were prone to misrouting because there was no single machine-readable identifier for a branch. The Reserve Bank of India solved this by issuing each participating branch — including GANGTOK of ICICI Bank Limited — its own 11-character IFSC. The code ICIC0000470 is therefore not just an internal reference; it is the digital postcode that lets the RBI's NEFT, RTGS and IMPS rails route funds straight to the right branch ledger without any human intervention.

Today, almost every salary credit, vendor payment, refund and EMI deduction in the country flows through this network, which is exactly why a correct IFSC matters so much. A wrong character can either bounce the transfer or send it to the wrong branch, and reversing such a credit is a manual, time-consuming process. Treat IFSC ICIC0000470 the same way you would treat your account number — verify it once and save it carefully for future use.

Products and account variants supported

Every account opened at the Gangtok branch is mapped to IFSC ICIC0000470 on the RBI payments network. The branch generally supports the full retail product catalogue of ICICI Bank Limited, including:

• Resident savings accounts and salary accounts
• Current accounts for businesses and professionals
• Fixed deposits, recurring deposits and tax-saver deposits
• Demand drafts, banker's cheques and pay orders
• Retail loans — personal, vehicle, education, gold and home
• Credit cards and overdraft facilities (subject to eligibility)
• Third-party investment products such as mutual funds and insurance (through tie-ups)

Whichever product you choose, the IFSC for incoming credits remains ICIC0000470.

Banking services available

The Gangtok branch typically offers the following services. Specific products may vary by branch size; please confirm with the branch on 91-9476392977.

• Savings, current and salary accounts
• Fixed deposits and recurring deposits
• Personal, vehicle and home loans
• Demat and investment products (where supported)
• Internet banking and mobile banking enrolment
• Debit and credit card issuance
• Locker facilities (subject to availability)
• Foreign exchange services (at authorised branches)
• Bill payments, demand drafts and pay orders
• NEFT / RTGS / IMPS / UPI fund transfers using IFSC ICIC0000470

How to transfer money using IFSC ICIC0000470

Online transfers in India are powered by three major channels — NEFT, RTGS and IMPS — and each one requires a destination IFSC. Below is a quick guide for using IFSC ICIC0000470 across all three.

NEFT to ICICI Bank Limited, GANGTOK using IFSC ICIC0000470

National Electronic Funds Transfer is the simplest way to move money into an account at this branch. NEFT works around the clock, including Sundays and public holidays, and settles in half-hourly batches.

To send funds, add the recipient as a beneficiary in your bank's online portal, key in the account number, paste the IFSC ICIC0000470, and confirm that the system picks up ICICI Bank Limited – GANGTOK. Submit the transfer request, authenticate with OTP, and the amount will reach the beneficiary in the next clearing cycle.

Real-Time Gross Settlement to GANGTOK

If you need to transfer ₹2 lakh or more in one go to an account at ICICI Bank Limited's GANGTOK branch, RTGS is the right channel. Each transaction is settled individually in real time. Use IFSC ICIC0000470 while initiating the transfer and the credit will appear within minutes.

IMPS to ICICI Bank Limited GANGTOK (IFSC ICIC0000470)

IMPS (Immediate Payment Service) offers instant, 24x7 fund transfers up to ₹5 lakh per transaction. Provide the beneficiary's account number along with IFSC ICIC0000470 in your mobile or internet banking app, and the money is credited to the GANGTOK branch account within seconds.

Comparing NEFT, RTGS and IMPS for transfers to Gangtok

The right transfer rail depends on how urgent the payment is, how large it is, and whether the receiving bank participates in the chosen scheme. Every option below works with the IFSC ICIC0000470:

• NEFT — best for everyday transfers of any amount; settles in half-hourly batches around the clock.
• RTGS — best for transfers of ₹2 lakh and above; settles each transaction individually in real time.
• IMPS — best when speed matters more than batch scheduling; instant credit up to ₹5 lakh.
• UPI — best for small peer-to-peer payments using a VPA; the underlying account at GANGTOK is still linked to IFSC ICIC0000470.

For salary credits, vendor payouts and refunds, employers and merchants usually default to NEFT because of its zero per-transaction cost for retail customers and its 24x7 availability.

UPI payments and IFSC ICIC0000470

UPI (Unified Payments Interface) has become the default way for individuals to send money in India. While most UPI transactions are addressed using a Virtual Payment Address (VPA) like name@bank, the underlying account at ICICI Bank Limited – GANGTOK is still mapped to IFSC ICIC0000470. When a customer links a savings or current account to a UPI app for the first time, the app silently looks up this IFSC against the account number to verify the account exists. The VPA acts as a friendly alias on top of the same plumbing.

If a UPI transfer to or from this branch fails, the most common reasons are an inactive UPI handle, a daily limit breach or a temporary outage at one of the participating banks — not the IFSC. You can always fall back to NEFT or IMPS using the IFSC ICIC0000470 and the beneficiary's account number to complete the transfer.

Online banking and IFSC ICIC0000470

ICICI Bank Limited customers can register for net banking and the bank's official mobile app once their account at the GANGTOK branch is active. Net banking lets you view balances, download statements, open fixed deposits, request cheque books and initiate NEFT/RTGS/IMPS transfers — all without setting foot in the branch. The IFSC ICIC0000470 is pre-filled by the bank for transfers originating from your own account, and you only need to enter it manually when adding an external beneficiary or sharing your account details with a third party.

MICR & cheque-truncation details

Cheques drawn on the Gangtok branch are processed through the Cheque Truncation System (CTS). Each cheque carries a unique 9-digit MICR code that pairs with IFSC ICIC0000470 for clearing. If you receive a cheque from this branch, both codes will be visible on the cheque leaf.

Things to verify before sending money

Banking errors are usually small typos that snowball into delayed credits and customer-care follow-ups. Use this short checklist before you confirm any transfer to ICICI Bank Limited – GANGTOK:

• The IFSC is exactly ICIC0000470 with no extra spaces.
• The beneficiary's account number matches what they shared, digit for digit.
• The portal auto-fills ICICI Bank Limited as the bank name and GANGTOK as the branch.
• The amount and the purpose of payment are correct.
• You have a valid OTP-verifying mobile number on hand.

A 30-second review here saves hours of reconciliation later.

How to reach the Gangtok branch

The branch is located at ICICI BANK LTD., NEW MARKET, NEAR STAR CINEMA M.G.MARG, GANGTOK SIKKIM.737101, which puts it inside Gangtok, the broader East Sikkim district, and the state of Sikkim. To plan your visit:

1. Open Google Maps on your phone and search for “ICICI Bank Limited Gangtok branch” — the verified location pin for IFSC ICIC0000470 should appear at the top of the results.
2. Confirm the branch is open by calling 91-9476392977 before stepping out, especially around public holidays.
3. Carry photo ID and any account-related documents you may need for the transaction you plan to do.

Most banking work — passbook updates, fund transfers, statement downloads — can also be completed online without visiting the branch in person, as long as you know the IFSC ICIC0000470 and your account number.

Other ways to verify the IFSC code

While this page already lists the verified IFSC ICIC0000470 for ICICI Bank Limited – GANGTOK, you can cross-check the code from any of these sources before initiating a high-value transfer:

• The front of the cheque book issued by the branch – the IFSC is printed at the top of every leaf.
• The first page of your passbook.
• The bank's official website under the branch locator.
• The Reserve Bank of India's IFSC search portal.
• Net banking dashboards usually display the home-branch IFSC under account details.

Branch banking hours and holidays

Indian bank branches typically operate from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Friday, and from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on working Saturdays (usually the 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturdays). The Gangtok branch is closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays, all Sundays and on national or regional bank holidays. Online channels using IFSC ICIC0000470, however, work 24x7.

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Final notes

To recap: ICIC0000470 is the IFSC code of ICICI Bank Limited, GANGTOK branch, in GANGTOK, SIKKIM. It is required for every electronic transfer to an account held at this branch. We keep this page updated with the latest address and contact details, so you can rely on the information here for your day-to-day banking needs.